David H. Levy's Evening Stars: Living and breathing astronomy

Although the asthma home no longer exists, it was once a lively medical center and observing site. Under the entrance, which reads “For a child’s sake,” stand the author and his father, Nathaniel Levy, in April 1963.

Dr. Edith P. Levy

Each of us has different reasons for being attracted to the night sky, whether because of family or friends or just by looking up on our own. This month I shall introduce you to some of my reason

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